Orlando City Rallies from 3-0 Down to Beat Inter Miami 4-3 in Thrilling MLS Encounter

Orlando City defeated Inter Miami 4-3 on Sunday after trailing 3-0, becoming the third team in MLS’s 30-year history to win after such a deficit, The Guardian reported. Martín Ojeda scored a hat-trick for Orlando City in the victory. Lionel Messi scored one goal and provided two assists for Inter Miami during the match.

At the final whistle, Lionel Messi headed to the locker room. Inter Miami is winless in four games since christening Nu Stadium in April 2026. The team lost to Orlando City on Saturday as well, according to The Guardian.

Inter Miami defenders Maxi Falcón and Micael played in the match against Orlando City. Inter Miami has given up twice as many goals at this point in the 2026 season as in 2025. The team signed Dayne St Clair, Micael, and Sergio Reguilón in the offseason.

Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets left Inter Miami in the 2026 offseason. Inter Miami is third in the Eastern Conference. Javier Mascherano resigned as Inter Miami manager along with most of his coaching staff in 2026.

Guillermo Hoyos is the current head coach of Inter Miami. Hoyos took only one question from the media after the Saturday match. Inter Miami players, including Maxi Falcón and Micael, did not speak to the media after the Saturday match.

Noah Allen spoke to the media after the Saturday match on behalf of his teammates. Ian Fray scored Inter Miami’s opening goal on Saturday. Noah Allen stated, 'Yes. I’m not going to lie,' when asked if it has been tough to address the media every week in place of more senior players.

In another MLS match, Philadelphia Union drew 0-0 against Nashville SC on Saturday. Sullivan, who is 16 years old, made his first team debut in 2024.